Oil booms expand as Kouri-Seddon No 1 flows at 50 barrels
Interest grows around Kouri-Seddon No 1 on Seddon land five miles southwest of Graham as the well flows by heads with fifty barrels daily after encountering sand at 3303 feet. Prairie Company lays lines, casing is installed to avoid dry cavings, and nearby rigs at Gulf-Hockaday No 1 Sinclair-Moran No 1 and Swastika in Archer and Young counties hint at a regional drilling surge aided by recent rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seddon
Henry Garmes
Graham
Prairie Company
South Bend
Wootten
Reed
S. 38. Kouri
Wichita Falls
Kouri
Gulf-Hockaday No. 1
Gulf
Sinclair-Moran
Ranger
Young County
Finns
Archer County
Mrs Kimmons McCharen Dies in El Paso After Illness
Mrs Kimmons McCharen died in El Paso last Saturday after a long illness. She was born in Hunt County and moved to Graham as a child. Survived by husband Kimmons and two sons Joe Bob and William Dean, plus her mother and several siblings. The funeral was held Tuesday morning in Graham with Elder J F Purseley officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimmons McCharen
el Paso
J. W. Elledge
Graham
Joe Bob
William Dean
John R
Eldon Elledge
Lucy Wood
Greenville
Jesse Corbett
Caddo
Willie Riggs
Mann Young
Eliasville
Argo Davis
Marguerite Elledge
McCharen
Hunt County
Christian Church
Park Street
J. F. Purseley
Church of Christ of
Miss Bernice McGuffin Visits Sister in Texas
Miss Bernice McGuffin of Jefferson Texas is visiting her sister Mrs C R Bock at 708 East Street during a local social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice McGuffin
Jefferson, Texas
C. R. Bock
East Street
Hinson-Hockaday Co Installs Elevator in Hallam Remodel
The Hinson-Hockaday Grain company remodels the Hallam elevator and will buy grain in Graham Loving and Perrin with possible expansion to other towns. Mr. Hinson, an experienced grain man, expresses satisfaction with the strong local business since the operation began here several months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinson-Hockaday Grain Company
Hallam
Graham, Loving
Perrin
Hinson
Guinn Williams Visits Graham For Ford Day Address
U. S. Congressman Guinn Williams of the 13th district, a Wise County native and former stockman and banker, visited Graham last Friday and Saturday. He spoke from the bandstand in the court yard on Why I Love Young County, reviewed Congress work, and pledged to tour his district this summer to learn local needs while maintaining steady federal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guinn Williams
Wise County
U. S
Graham
Young County
Congressman Williams
Congress
Washington
Revival meeting at Presbyterian Church begins Sunday
Beginning next Sunday morning the Presbyterian Church will host Rev. A F Cunningham D D of Austin. The evangelist will emphasize the fundamentals of Christianity with two services held daily to which all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
A. F. Cunningham
D. D
Austin
Cunningham
Brunk's Comedians Bring Laughter to Graham Again
Brunk's Comedians perform in Graham this week drawing good patronage. The popular company has revisited Graham after a previous visit and audience reception remains strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunk
Graham
Magnetic House Cleaner Demonstrated by Morrison Company
Mrs. W A Browne is here this week with the John E Morrison Company showing the MAG NETIC HOUSE CLEANER. The new electric cleaner is in stock and can be demonstrated in store or in homes. Browne also visited Morrison stores in Olney and Newcastle during her trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Browne
John E. Morrison Company
Rose Amra Reed Wins National Safety Essay Contest
Rose Amra Reed of East Ward School Graham Texas won third prize for her state in the National Safety Campaign essay contest. She receives a $5 check and a bronze medal from the Highway Education Board, with congratulations from Stephen James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Highway Education Board
Washington
National Safety Campaign
Graham
Rose Amra Reed
E. C. Reed
East Ward
Texas
Stephen James
Rose Amra
Merchants Display Booths At LeSage Motor Open House
The LeSage Motor Company hosted a Saturday display day inviting merchants to set up booths for goods. Willard Storage Battery Graham Tire Harp Music Young County Hardware Zale Jewelry Alexander Dry Goods Texas Drug Davis Drug Mallow’s Old Corner Drug Riley Furniture Thornton Warble Graham National Bank Liberty Filling Station showcased products. Zale Jewelry and Earp Music provided music. Harmonizers performed in the afternoon. LeSage plans a broader farm implement display with larger quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeSage Motor Company
Willard Storage Battery Company
Graham Tire Shop
Harp Music Company
Young County Hardware and Furniture Company
Zale Jewelry Company
Alexander Dry Goods Company
Texas Drug Company
Davis Drug Company
Mallow’s Old Corner Drug Store
Riley Furniture Company
Thorton & Warble
Graham National Bank
Liberty Filling Station
Earp Music Company
Ford Motor Power
LeSage
Miss Dowdle Presents Pupils in Recital at Church
Miss Dowdle will present her pupils in a recital at the Methodist church on Friday evening May 11. Attendees include Evelyn Hinson Anna Belle Hickman Elizabeth Morrison Lucile Norman Gladys Fowler Dorothy Hudson Kathleen Criswell Mrs J A Sims and Cecil Porter. The event invites the public to attend and showcase Miss Dowdle as a leading local musician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanine Dowdle
Methodist Church
Evelyn Hinson
Anna Belle Hickman
Elizabeth Morrison
Lucile Norman
Gladys Fowler
Dorothy Hudson
Kathleen Criswell
J. A. Sims
Cecil Porter
Local couples receive marriage licenses
D. D. Crowder wed Miss Ruth Briggs. Byron Harroun married Miss Bessie Akers. L. L. Scott took Miss Violet Pierce. J. H. Hobbs and Miss Bertie Gray also secured marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Crowder
Ruth Briggs
Byron Harroun
Bessie Akers
L. L. Scott
Violet Pierce
J. H. Hobbs
Bertie Gray
Graham Cemetery Fencing Seeks Funds for Upkeep
A. D. Stewart reports progress on fencing the Graham cemetery addition and leveling grounds. About $1,000 has been spent. more funds are needed to complete plans. Funds help needed from Graham residents and others, with graves to be kept even if families cannot pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Stewart
Stewart
Graham
Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet Friday May 4
The Graham chamber of commerce hosts its annual banquet in the Methodist church basement Friday night May 4. The event includes the annual business meeting and secretary’s year end report with a free meal provided by the chamber. Directors will be elected for the new year and members are urged to attend in full force.
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Chamber of Commerce
Methodist Church
Graham
Mrs Smith Hostess To Chautauquans
The Chautauqua Club met at Mrs Gary Smiths home on April 25 and discussed Administration of Charities and Correction with speakers on state boards institutions and modern protective legislation in industries Mothers Pension Bill and county administration. Mrs Chas Hinson led a quiz and Mrs R A Duncan led the Presbyterian choir delivering lyric beauty.
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Chautauqua Club
Gary Smith
Eargle
Penix
Harris
Taylor
Texas
Chas. Hinson
R. A. Duncan
Presbyterian Church
Miss Amy Robertson Visits Dallas Kin Before Denver Trip
Miss Amy Robertson of Dallas is visiting this week with relatives and friends and will depart Saturday for Denver Colorado.
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Amy Robertson
Dallas
Denver
Colorado
Miss Nona Akard Called Home From Graham School
Miss Nona G. Akard was called home suddenly this week due to illness in her family and will not return this term. She had done splendid work since coming to Graham and her pupils, patrons, and many friends regret her absence this spring.
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Nona G. Akard
Miss Akard
Graham
Ford Day Draws Thousands to Graham Celebration
Thousands attended the Ford day event in Graham on Saturday with Spencer's band providing music. Mayor W. P. Stinson and Hon. Guinn Williams spoke as crowds packed the courtyard. Prizes honored many Ford owners with contests limiting out of town entrants. The crowd ranged from 5000 to 8000 as residents and visitors enjoyed the sun after rain.
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Spencer
W. P. Stinson
Guinn Williams
Graham
A. M. Eddleman
W. A. Corbett
E. N. McCluskey
Robert Askew
Dudley Ford
R. T. Reed
W. M. Goode
Ford
T. A. Parsons
Gladys Sims
R. E. Erwin
C. V. Milholland
Wichita Falls
Young County
R. J. Johnson
Henry Williams
Benton Kramer
G. W. McComas
A. D. Stewart
May Fete at Shawnee Park School
The Shawnee Park school in Graham hosts a May Fete Friday afternoon May 4 at 5 30. More than 175 children perform with teachers guiding. there is no admission charge and all are invited to attend to see the queen and attendants.
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Shawnee Park
Graham
Crozier and Tandy Married at Graham Home
Miss Katherine Crozier wed Mr. J. Tandy this week at W. J. McKinney’s residence. Tandy is an owner of the Eagle cafe. The couple will reside in Graham.
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Katherine Crozier
J. Tandy
W. J. McKinney
Mr. Tandy
Eagle Cafe
Graham
Automobile Show At LeSage Building Draws Huge Crowds
The LeSage Motor company opened its new Graham building last Saturday hosting an auto show with Texas Motor Company Dodge models Shamrock Motor Company Chevrolet Overland Willys Knight offerings Oil Belt Studebaker Nash and Star Durant lines. Local managers W J Lasater John Bower H L Morrison R L Morrison J L McMurtry and Moody Brothers spoke as crowds viewed the latest cars and service stations.
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LeSage Motor Company
Leader
LeSage
Texas Motor Company
Dodge
W. J. Lasater
Young County
Shamrock Motor Company
Graham
Oil Belt Motor Company
Studebaker
J. E. Hellams
George Bryant
Morrison Motor Company
Moody
Hubbard Motor Company
Star
West Fourth Street
Graham Buick Company
J. L. McMurtry
Buick
Buick Company
Sims Burgess Welcomes New Baby at Home
Mr and Mrs Sims Burgess announce the birth of a child at their home. The event adds a new member to the family and is reported in this local notice.
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Mrs. Sims Burgess
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Kouri-Seddon NO
Mrs. Kimmons McCharen
Hinson-Hockaday Co
Brunk’s Comedians
Graham Cemetery
Chamber Commerce
Mrs. Smith
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